Part of the 3rd Grade East She Persisted Series

Introduction

Frida Khalo’s art changed the world by telling people to help people who have to go through pain.

Early Years

Frida Khalo was born July 6, 1907 at her grandma’s house. Frida had 12 pets as a child. She got polio and because of that she was in bed for 9 months.

Life as as Adult

When Frida was 18 she got hit by a bus. Because of that, she had to wear a brace on her back. Frida also had a shattered leg from her bus accident. Frida married Diego Rivera. A few years later Frida and Diego got divorced. She died on July 13, 1954 at the age of 47.

Accomplishments

Frida Khalo never gave up on her dreams no matter how much pain she was in. She even painted in the hospital bed. She now has her paintings all around Europe. Her art inspires people who have also gone through pain to never give up.

Conclusion 

Frida Khalo never gave up her dreams. No matter how much pain she was in, she persisted. People forced her to do a lot of stuff that she didn’t want to do, but that didn’t stop her from following her dreams.

“Feet , what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”

-Frida Kahlo